Texas High School Rodeo Association, Region VIII Top Bull Rider pledges his entry. Brandon Loya, Jr., will be entred for the February 1st event. Loya currently holds 1st Place for THSRA Region VIII and 2nd Place in the State of Texas among the 10 THSRA Regions and 44 Bull Riders. Three Bull Riders from Mexico have also made known their intentions to travel to Beeville to enter as well as other Texas cowboys across the State.